The Mission of the Nebraska State Council for the Social Studies
Our organization will assume a leadership role in education in Nebraska, create a collaborative space for all Social Studies organizations in the state to operate, and to serve the interest of members of the National Council for the Social Studies and this state's affiliation.
NSCSS had a table at the Educators Rising Conference in Kearney. These eager future teachers were signing up for chance to win a student NSCSS membership and classroom materials for social studies.
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The National Council of Geographic Education (NCGE) will be holding their national conference in Omaha next fall! Please plan to attend October 17-19, 2025, in downtown Omaha. More information will be shared as planning progresses. There is a special rate for Nebraska teachers that is less expensive than the early bird or member rates!
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The National Council of Geographic Education (NCGE) will be holding their national conference in Omaha next fall! Please plan to attend October 17-19, 2025, in downtown Omaha. More information will be shared as planning progresses. There is a special rate for Nebraska teachers that is less expensive than the early bird or member rates!
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The NSCSS Board is pleased to announce our newest award, the HARRIS PAYNE OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE FIELD AWARD. This award was named in honor of Harris Payne who has served as a tireless mentor and advocate for social studies education in Nebraska and the US. We congratulate Harris and thank him for his many contributions! He received a proclamation establishing the award at the conference. Please see the slide show below for a photo.
"This award is intended for someone toward the end of their career who has served in a wide breadth of the field. Harris Payne had a long history of distinction as a classroom teacher where he engaged students as a personable and imaginative lesson planner and presenter. Students understood their community through his lessons. He later served as the Omaha Public Schools Social Studies Coordinator and State Social Studies Education Specialist. He administered grants and shared countless resources through grants and professional connections. This is not an annual award. It is a special award of the highest distinction from NSCSS. This award is offered in special circumstances only."
(See our award page for nominating criteria.)
"This award is intended for someone toward the end of their career who has served in a wide breadth of the field. Harris Payne had a long history of distinction as a classroom teacher where he engaged students as a personable and imaginative lesson planner and presenter. Students understood their community through his lessons. He later served as the Omaha Public Schools Social Studies Coordinator and State Social Studies Education Specialist. He administered grants and shared countless resources through grants and professional connections. This is not an annual award. It is a special award of the highest distinction from NSCSS. This award is offered in special circumstances only."
(See our award page for nominating criteria.)
Enjoy these photos from the NSCSS/GeoFest Joint Conference on Sat., Nov 9! More captions and photos will be added as they become available.
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*****Go to the Annual Conference (Awards) page and the Archives to see some of Nebraska's outstanding social studies educators!*****
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Who represents you on the Nebraska State Board of Education?
Contact your Board member with comments and concerns.
Contact your Board member with comments and concerns.
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1 Kristin Christensen
2 Maggie Douglas
3 Lisa Schonhoff
4 Liz Renner
5 Kirk Penner
6 Sherry Jones
7 Elizabeth Tegtmeier – President
8 Deborah Neary – Vice President
Dr. Brian Maher, Commissioner of Education
2 Maggie Douglas
3 Lisa Schonhoff
4 Liz Renner
5 Kirk Penner
6 Sherry Jones
7 Elizabeth Tegtmeier – President
8 Deborah Neary – Vice President
Dr. Brian Maher, Commissioner of Education
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http://news.legislature.ne.gov/edu/
Education Committee of the Nebraska Legislature -
During session, the Education Committee meets on Mondays and Tuesdays
in Room 1525 on the 1st Floor of the Capitol.
Sen. Dave Murman, Chairperson
District 38
Room 1107
P.O. Box 94604
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 471-2732
Email: [email protected]
http://news.legislature.ne.gov/edu/
Education Committee of the Nebraska Legislature -
During session, the Education Committee meets on Mondays and Tuesdays
in Room 1525 on the 1st Floor of the Capitol.
Sen. Dave Murman, Chairperson
District 38
Room 1107
P.O. Box 94604
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 471-2732
Email: [email protected]
Committee Members
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Three times each week the National Council for the Social Studies sends out a brief update about what is happening in Social Studies classrooms around the country. Click the link below for a recent NCSS SmartBrief. To search the archives go to:
Interested in Getting Published?
NSCSS is posting lesson plans, book reviews significant to social studies, and editorials from our members. If you are interested in seeing your work reflected on our website please send your contributions to [email protected]
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NSCSS is posting lesson plans, book reviews significant to social studies, and editorials from our members. If you are interested in seeing your work reflected on our website please send your contributions to [email protected]
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